Date/Time: Friday, October 2 @ 5:00–8:00 PM Location: Poppenhusen Institute (College Point, NY) Description: A fundraiser for the College Point Cultural Center and Museum at the Poppenhusen Institute, with support from the College Point Taxpayers & Civic Association. Includes wine, a variety of cheeses, pasta dishes and desserts, music by DJ Russell Targove, dancing, 50/50 […]
Date/Time: Sunday, September 13 @ 2:00 PM Location: Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd., College Point, NY 11356 Description: As we remember that tragic day and honor all those who perished on that September morn, as well as those who died over the last two and a half decades. Performers include The Tarumi Violinists, flutist Peter […]
An oral history interview conducted by Dayanara Torres with John Petlicka. This video is an interview with College Point resident, John Petlicka, about his experience growing up in the Czech Republic during World War II and the Soviet Era. The story of John Petlicka, born in the Czech Republic during World War II, is one […]
An oral history interview conducted by Dayanara Torres and Gloria Kruger. On April 6, 2026, interviews were conducted with local members of the College Point community from Mi Gente Social Day Care about their immigrant experience. In these videos you will hear each of their stories, how they came to the U.S., and what their […]
Dayanara Torres Growing up in the Southeastern Bronx, I feel as though I have always been aware that New York City was mostly made up of islands (with the exception of the Bronx being connected to the mainland). Although, people may not view this city as a nautical one, it most certainly is and has […]